CHICKEN & MACARONI

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

I've had this recipe forever and don't even remember where it came from, but it's basic and simple and tasty. Try it--you'll like it!
Photo source: tasteofhome.com

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

40 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

2 c: elbow macaroni
3 Tbsp: butter
1 medium: green pepper, chopped
1: celery stalk, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp: all purpose flour
3/4 tsp: salt
1/8 tsp: pepper
1 1/2 c: milk
1 large: can chunk chicken (or one large chicken breast, cooked and cut in small pieces)
4 oz: cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make CHICKEN & MACARONI

Step-by-Step

1Prepare macaroni as directed; drain & keep warm. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add green pepper and celery. Cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
2Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly until sauce is slightly thickened.
3Stir in chicken and cheese just until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Stir in the macaroni and serve.

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